Portable lightweight accordion-fold desk

ABSTRACT

An accordion-fold desk, comprising: multiple foldable panels, adjacent foldable panels being foldable to each other; wherein the plurality of foldable panels is configurable in a folded state by contracting the foldable panels, and in an operating state by unfolding the foldable panels where a placement section is formed by a top of each of the foldable panels.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The disclosure relates to the technical field of daily objects, and inparticular to an accordion-fold desk.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BACKGROUND

Studies show that sedentariness may cause various illnesses at the waistand shoulders. As people pay more attention to their health, standingdesks are used more often by people. A standing desk helps to improvethe efficiency. It can also alleviate various diseases resulted fromsedentariness.

However, existing standing desks are cumbersome to assemble. They occupya large space and have a large weight, and are not easy to move, so itis inconvenient to transfer them between different office locations.Therefore, the usage is limited.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An objective of the disclosure is to provide an accordion-fold deskwhich is portable and user-friendly.

To solve the above technical problems, the disclosure employs thefollowing technical solutions.

The accordion-fold desk comprises multiple foldable panels, adjacentfoldable panels being foldable to each other; wherein the plurality offoldable panels is configurable in a folded state by contracting thefoldable panels, and in an operating state by unfolding the foldablepanels.

In some embodiments, an upper end side of each of the foldable panels isinclined so that an inclined placement section is formed by the top ofeach of the foldable panels when the accordion-fold desk is in theoperating state, and each of the foldable panels is provided with abaffle at a lower side of the placement section.

In some embodiments, the accordion-fold desk further comprises a desktopunit connected to the top of any of the foldable panels and foldabletowards the foldable panel, the desktop unit is configured to be foldedand placed on the placement section to form a desktop when theaccordion-fold desk is in the operating state.

In some embodiments, two outermost foldable panels are outer foldablepanels, the foldable panels between the two outer foldable panels aremiddle foldable panels, and the desktop unit is connected to one of theouter foldable panels.

In some embodiments, the accordion-fold desk further comprises aconnecting panel between and foldable towards both the desktop unit andthe one of the outer foldable panels, wherein the one of the outerfoldable panels, the desktop unit and the connecting panel form anaccommodating space for accommodating other foldable panels, except forthe one of the outer foldable panels connected to the desktop unit whenthe accordion-fold desk is in the folded state.

In some embodiments, the number of the middle foldable panels is anintegral multiple of 2.

In some embodiments, the foldable panels are formed as rectangles of thesame size, folded sections are in the form of a zigzag line when theaccordion-fold desk is in the operating state. When the accordion-folddesk is in the folded state, the occupied space is in the form of aparallelepiped.

In some embodiments, the desktop unit is provided with parallel mountingbars with a mounting gap formed therebetween, the outer foldable panelaway from the desktop unit is configured to be inserted into themounting gap when the accordion-fold desk is in the operating state.

In some embodiments, a mounting hole is formed in the desktop unit, theouter foldable panel away from the desktop unit is provided with amounting pin which is configured to be inserted into the mounting holewhen the accordion-fold desk is in the operating state and foldablewithin the accommodating space when the accordion-fold desk is in thefolded state.

In some embodiments, all of the foldable panels, the desktop unit andthe connecting panel are made of corrugated paper, plastics or metal.

The disclosure has the following beneficial effects. The accordion-folddesk of the disclosure is formed by folding and assembling a foldableunit, and therefore the accordion-fold desk is simple in structure,convenient to assemble, small in occupied space and portable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be further described below by embodiments referringto accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first state of a firstembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second state of the firstembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a third state of the firstembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first state of a secondembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a second state of the secondembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a third state of the secondembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a first state of a thirdembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a second state of the thirdembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a third state of the thirdembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth state of the thirdembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure; and

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a fifth state of the thirdembodiment of the accordion-fold desk according to the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The concepts, specific structures and technical effects of thedisclosure will be clearly and completely described below by embodimentsreferring to the accompanying drawings in order to fully understand theobjectives, solutions and effects of the disclosure. The embodiments inthe present application and the features in the embodiments can becombined if not conflicted.

Unless otherwise specified, when a certain feature is regarded as being“fixed” or “connected” to another feature, this feature may be fixed orconnected to another feature either directly or indirectly. In addition,the expressions such as upper, lower, left and right used in thedisclosure are merely provided with respect to the positionalrelationship between components in the accompanying drawings of thedisclosure.

In addition, unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientificterms used herein mean the same as the common meanings interpreted bythose skilled in the art. The terms used herein are merely fordescribing the specific embodiments, rather than limiting thedisclosure. The term “and/or” used herein includes any combination ofone or more of related listed items.

Embodiment 1

FIGS. 1-3 are schematic diagrams of the first embodiment of theaccordion-fold desk in different folded states. Referring to FIGS. 1-3,the accordion-fold desk in this embodiment is formed by folding afoldable unit 100. The foldable unit 100 includes multiple foldablebodies 110 in the form of a thin flat panel. The foldable bodies 110 aresuccessively connected and may be folded parallel to each other.Preferably, the foldable bodies 110 are identical in shape and may besquare or rectangular. During folding, foldable bodies 110 are foldedwith adjacent connecting lines of the foldable bodies 110 moving inopposite directions. Accordingly, after the foldable unit 100 is folded,the foldable bodies 110 are overlapping each other; after the foldableunit 100 is unfolded, the lower ends of the foldable bodies 100 can bestably placed on the ground or other planar positions, and the upper endsides of the foldable units 100 can be used for placing computers, booksor other office supplies.

In the accordion-fold desk in this embodiment, when the foldable unit100 is completely unfolded, the whole foldable unit 100 is in the formof a plane. However, after the foldable unit 100 is completely folded,the foldable bodies 110 are overlapping each other, so that the wholefoldable unit 100 has the same outline as a single foldable body 110,with a thickness equal to the sum of the thicknesses of all foldablebodies 110. After the foldable unit 100 is folded, the space occupied isgreatly reduced, which enhances the portability and usability. Theaccordion-fold desk can be used in different office occasions. When thefoldable unit 100 is unfolded until a certain angle forms between thefoldable bodies 110 (the angle may be adjusted according to the actualoffice conditions, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees), anupper end side of the foldable unit 100 may be used as a desktop onwhich office supplies can be placed, and a lower end side may be placedon the ground. As a result, the stability of the whole foldable unit 100can be maintained, performing the normal usage of the accordion-folddesk.

The foldable bodies 110 may be made of corrugated paper, plastics ormetal, and the connection relation between the foldable bodies is notlimited, under the premise of ensuring that the foldable bodies 110 maybe folded to each other. In this embodiment, the foldable bodies 110 aremade of corrugated paper, so the foldable bodies 110 are low-cost andreusable.

In this embodiment, the accordion-fold desk may be used as a standingdesk. The length and width of the foldable bodies may be rationallyselected by a user. Preferably, the length is 28 to 33 cm, and the widthis 23 to 28 cm.

Embodiment 2

FIGS. 4-6 are schematic diagrams of the second embodiment of theaccordion-fold desk in different folded states. Referring to FIGS. 4-6,the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that theupper end sides of the foldable bodies 210 are inclined and adjacentfoldable bodies 210 are oppositely inclined. Accordingly, when thefoldable unit 200 is completely folded or unfolded to an operatingstate, the upper end sides of the foldable bodies 210 are identical inthe angle of inclination and located in a same plane. The inclined planemay be used as a desktop of the accordion-fold desk for purpose ofplacing office supplies. Since the inclined plane has an angle ofinclination, to prevent the office supplies from falling off from theplane, baffles 220 are further provided in this embodiment. The baffles220 are provided on the top of connecting lines of adjacent foldablebodies 210 and located at a lower side of the foldable bodies 210.Therefore, when the foldable unit 200 is completely folded or unfoldedto the operating state, the baffles 220 can support and prevent theoffice supplies on the desktop from falling off. In this embodiment,after the accordion-fold desk is folded, the foldable bodies 210 arealso overlapping each other, which becomes portable and fulfillsdifferent office settings.

Based on Embodiment 1, the accordion-fold desk in this embodiment canraise the height of an article so that the article to be read is flushwith the eye level of a user. Therefore, this embodiment is ergonomic.

Embodiment 3

FIGS. 7-11 are schematic diagrams of the third embodiment of theaccordion-fold desk in different folded states. Referring to FIGS. 7-11,the difference between this embodiment and Embodiments 1 and 2 is thatthe accordion-fold desk in this embodiment further includes a desktopunit 400. Specifically, the foldable unit 300 includes a first foldablepanel 310, a second foldable panel 330 and middle foldable panels 320.The middle foldable panels 320 are connected between the first foldablepanel 310 and the second foldable panel 330. The middle foldable panels320 can be folded towards the first foldable panel 310 and the secondfoldable panel 330. The middle foldable panels 320 can also be foldedtowards each other. One side of the desktop unit 400 is connected to anupper end side of the first foldable panel 310, and the other sidethereof can be placed on an upper end side of the second foldable panel330 after the foldable unit 300 is folded.

After the first foldable panel 310, the second foldable panel 330 andthe middle foldable panels 330 are folded at a certain angle, the upperand lower end sides of the first foldable panel 310, the second foldablepanel 330 and the middle foldable panels 320 are parallel to each other.The lower end side of the foldable unit 300 may be placed on the ground,and a side of the desktop unit 400 close to the foldable unit 300 may befolded, so that the other side of the desktop unit 400 may be connectedto the second foldable panel 330. Therefore, the desktop unit 400 may beplaced on the upper end side of the foldable unit 300. The desktop unit400 may be used as a desktop of the accordion-fold desk to place theoffice supplies thereon.

Preferably, the accordion-fold desk in this embodiment further includesa connecting panel 500. The connecting panel 500 is located between thefirst foldable panel 310 and the desktop unit 400 and can be foldedtowards the first foldable panel 310 and the desktop unit 400. After thedesktop unit 400 is disconnected from the second foldable panel 330, thefoldable unit 300 is continuously folded, so that the first foldablepanel 310, the second foldable panel 330 and the middle foldable panels320 are overlapping each other. The connecting panel 500 and the desktopunit 400 are continuously folded towards the foldable unit 300, so thatthe middle foldable panels 320 and the second foldable panel 330 areaccommodated within an accommodating space 600 formed by the firstfoldable panel 310, the connecting panel 500 and the desktop unit 400.The first foldable panel 310, the connecting panel 500 and the desktopunit 400 wrap the middle foldable panels 320 and the second foldablepanel 330 inside the accommodating space 600. Moreover, the desktop unit400 is overlapping the first foldable panel 310, the second foldablepanel 330 and the middle foldable panels 320, therefore reducing thespace occupied, and increasing the portability and mobility.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the desktop unit 400 is furtherprovided, on a lower surface, with two parallel mounting bars 410 with amounting gap formed therebetween. When the foldable unit 300 isunfolded, the upper end side of the second foldable panel 330 can beinserted into the mounting gap, improving the stability of thestructural connection of the accordion-fold desk. The method in whichthe desktop unit 400 and the second foldable panel 330 are connected isnot limited thereto. It is also possible that, a mounting hole is formedin the desktop unit 400, and the second foldable panel 330 is provided,on the upper end side, with a mounting pin insertable into the mountinghole to realize the fixation of the desktop unit 400 and the secondfoldable panel 330.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the connecting panel 500 is furtherprovided, on an outer surface, with a handle in order to further improvethe user-friendliness of the accordion-fold desk.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the number of the middle foldable panels320 is an integral multiple of 2. When there are two middle foldablepanels 320, a plane is formed by a vertex of the connecting line betweenthe middle foldable panel 320 and the first foldable panel 310, a vertexof the connecting line between the middle foldable panels 320 and avertex of the connecting line between the middle foldable panel 320 andthe second foldable panel 330. This panel is overlapping the upper endside of the foldable unit 300, and the desktop unit 400 may be placed onthis plane.

In this embodiment, the upper end side of the foldable unit 300 may alsobe inclined, and baffles for preventing an article from falling off maybe provided at a lower side of the foldable unit 300. Since the bafflesare lower than the higher side of the foldable unit 300, the baffles mayalso be accommodated within the accommodating space 600 formed by thefirst foldable panel 310, the connecting panel 500 and the desktop unit400.

Although the preferred embodiments of the disclosure have beenspecifically described above, the disclosure is not limited thereto.Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent transformations orreplacements without departing from the principle of the disclosure, andthese equivalent transformations or replacements shall fall into thescope defined by the appended claims of the disclosure.

1. An accordion-fold desk, comprising: multiple foldable panels,adjacent foldable panels being foldable towards each other; wherein thenumber of foldable panels is configurable in a folded state bycontracting the foldable panels, and in an operating state by unfoldingthe foldable panels where a placement section is formed by a top of eachof the foldable panels.
 2. The accordion-fold desk according to claim 1,wherein an upper end side of each of the foldable panels is inclined sothat an inclined placement section is formed by the top of each of thefoldable panels when the accordion-fold desk is in the operating state,and each of the foldable panels is provided with a baffle at a lowerside of the placement section.
 3. The accordion-fold desk according toclaim 1, further comprising a desktop unit connected to the top of anyof the foldable panels and foldable towards the foldable panel, thedesktop unit can be folded and placed on the placement section to form adesktop when the accordion-fold desk is in the operating state.
 4. Theaccordion-fold desk according to claim 3, wherein two outermost foldablepanels are outer foldable panels, the foldable panels between the twoouter foldable panels are the middle foldable panels, the desktop unitis connected to one of the outer foldable panels.
 5. The accordion-folddesk according to claim 4, further comprising a connecting panel betweenand foldable towards the desktop unit and the one of the outer foldablepanels, wherein the one of the outer foldable panels, the desktop unitand the connecting panel form an accommodating space to accommodateother foldable panels, except for the one of the outer foldable panelsconnected to the desktop unit when the accordion-fold desk is in thefolded state.
 6. The accordion-fold desk according to claim 4, whereinthe number of the middle foldable panels is an integral multiple of 2.7. The accordion-fold desk according to claim 5, wherein the foldablepanels are formed as rectangles of the same size, folded sections are inform of a broken line when the accordion-fold desk is in the operatingstate, and the accommodating space is in the form of a parallelepipedwhen the accordion-fold desk is in the folded state.
 8. Theaccordion-fold desk according to claim 5, wherein the desktop unit isprovided with parallel mounting bars with a mounting gap formedtherebetween, the outer foldable panel away from the desktop unit isconfigured to be inserted into the mounting gap when the accordion-folddesk is in the operating state.
 9. The accordion-fold desk according toclaim 5, wherein a mounting hole is formed in the desktop unit, theouter foldable panel away from the desktop unit is provided with amounting pin which is configured to be inserted into the mounting holewhen the accordion-fold desk is in the operating state and foldablewithin the accommodating space when the accordion-fold desk is in thefolded state.
 10. The accordion-fold desk according to claim 5, whereinall of the foldable panels, the desktop unit and the connecting panelare made of corrugated paper, plastics or metal.